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• An extended lockdown in England could shut some shops for good, bosses say

  14-11-2020 17:47
  
  Non-essential retailers say they are losing £2bn a week of pre-Christmas salesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 60 leading retailers in the UK have said shops that are not allowed to trade before Christmas may never reopen.The group, comprised of business leaders from companies including Harvey Nichols, Burberry and Marks & Spencer, has called for all retailers to be able to open by the start of December. Continue reading...
  
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• Greggs to cut more than 800 jobs as Covid lockdown hits sales

  14-11-2020 10:25
  
  Bakery chain’s CEO says business will not be profitable if weak sales continueCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGreggs has announced plans to cut more than 800 jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.The chief executive of the bakery chain said it “will not be profitable as a business” if sales stay at the levels seen during lockdown, as it was confirmed that 820 staff would lose their jobs. Continue reading...
  
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• Shops warn of Christmas stock shortages as PPE shipments clog key UK port

  14-11-2020 09:00
  
  Retailers blame surge in Christmas imports, Brexit preparations and vast backlog of NHS equipment at FelixstoweRetailers are warning a logjam at the country’s biggest container port could result in product shortages this Christmas, as it emerged 11,000 containers of government-procured PPE is clogging up Felixstowe.Congestion at Felixstowe is a problem for the whole country as the Suffolk port handles approximately 40% of all the containers coming into and out of the UK. Continue reading..
  
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• Sainsbury’s unveils part I of three-part Christmas advert series

  14-11-2020 08:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  // For the first time, Sainsbury’s is rolling out 3 adverts for Christmas, centred around family memories & Christmas food
  // Gravy Song will premiere tonight during The Voice, followed by Perfect Portions on Monday & Big Sarnie on Nov 19
  // Sainsbury’s is also returning its Brighten a Million Christmases charity donation driveSainsbury’s has revealed the first in a series of three Christmas adverts that aim to celebrate culinary memories with loved ones and festive nos
  
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• Lidl’s new Christmas advert pokes fun at traditional retailer campaigns

  14-11-2020 07:30 via retailgazette.co.uk
  // Lidl premieres new Christmas advert on Twitter
  // The advert is a witty parody of the traditional, often unrealistic, formula that other adverts are known for
  // It will premiere on TV showing during I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here tomorrow nightLidl has unveiled its brand new Christmas advert on social media, which sees the discount grocer poke fun at the traditional festive campaigns from other retailers.
  The animated advert premiered on Twitter’s First View feature this morn
  
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• Black Friday & Christmas bargain-hunters warned of online scams

  14-11-2020 07:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  // UK Finance warns shoppers to watch out for scams as they shop online for Black Friday and Christmas
  // People looking for deals on games consoles, bicycles & clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam
  // There has been an increase in criminals exploiting shoppers looking for these favourite Christmas giftsShoppers are being warned to watch out for scams as they scour the internet for Black Friday and Christmas deals on items such as games consoles and clothing.
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